Urs Lehmann, former president of the Swiss Ski Federation, has been appointed as the first CEO of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS). Lehmann, once a rival candidate to President Johan Eliasch, will focus on unifying the organization, enhancing governance, and managing sporting operations. His priorities include negotiating broadcast rights for the Alpine World Cup and resolving tensions between FIS and national federations. The appointment takes effect during the FIS Committee meetings from September 23 to 27, 2025.

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has approved up to a 20% increase in prize money across all World Cup disciplines, with 50% guaranteed by FIS. Alpine skiing stars like Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt earned $1 million in 2023, while other disciplines earn significantly less. FIS is also implementing new safety rules for the 2025-26 season, including banning rigid shin pads in alpine skiing due to safety concerns identified in a study with the University of Innsbruck. Michel Vion, FIS Secretary General, emphasized athlete health and safety as a key priority. FIS also confirmed discipline calendars and hosts for future World Championships, including Finsterau (2027 Para Cross-Country), Calgary (2026 Ski Park & Pipe Junior), Madona (2025 Rollerski Junior), Airolo (2026 Aerials & Moguls Junior), and Åre SLK and Skistar (2027 Moguls and Ski Cross Junior).

Ester Ledecka is pursuing an ambitious goal to compete in both alpine skiing and snowboarding at the 2026 Winter Olympics despite scheduling conflicts. Ledecka is seeking solutions to compete in both events, including a helicopter transfer between venues, offered by FIS President Johan Eliasch. Despite FIS and IOC resistance to rescheduling, Ledecka plans to discuss the matter with Eliasch and IOC President Kirsty Coventry, emphasizing the potential boost to TV ratings from her participation in both sports. Ledecka won gold medals in two different disciplines in PyeongChang 2018 and a gold medal in snowboarding at the Beijing 2022 Olympics.

Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe has been elected as the 10th President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), marking the first time a woman has held the position. She was elected in the first round of voting at the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece, succeeding Thomas Bach whose tenure ends on June 23, 2025. Coventry expressed her honor and commitment to uniting, inspiring, and creating opportunities through sport. Bach welcomed her election, anticipating strong cooperation during the transition.

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President intensifies with Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., Sebastian Coe, and Kirsty Coventry emerging as leading candidates. Samaranch Jr. emphasizes continuity, Coe champions reform, and Coventry promotes renewal and diversity. The election, to be held during the 144th IOC Session in Costa Navarino, Greece on 2025-03-20, is marked by rising tensions and criticisms over transparency, with each candidate offering a distinct vision for the future of the Olympic Movement. Other candidates include Johan Eliasch, Morinari Watanabe, David Lappartient and Prince Feisal al-Hussein.